Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Barbara Jean Smith Burress - Obituary

Charlene Smith, Aunt Myrtle's daughter, just shared some bad news that I wanted to pass along. I'm sorry to have to report that Barbara Jean Smith Burress, Aunt Mary (Witham) and Uncle Earl Smith's oldest child passed away Tuesday, December 14. 

You can find her obituary online here: 

Barbara J. Burress, 79, of Decatur, IL passed away at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday (Dec. 14, 2010) at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Private family visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Saturday (Dec. 18, 2010) at Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel with graveside services immediately following at Windsor Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Donor's Choice. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
Mrs. Burress was born on July 28, 1931 in Pisgah, IL, the daughter of Earl and Mary (Witham) Smith. She retired in 1990 as a L.P.N. at Decatur Memorial Hospital. She married Dennis R. Burress on June 22, 1974.
Surviving are her husband: Dennis R. Burress of Decatur, IL; son: Glenn Davis of Decatur, IL; daughter: Deborah Woltz of Decatur, IL; step children: Tina (Chip) Northrop of Altamont, IL, Robin Burress of Decatur, IL, Devin Burress of West Palm Beach, FL and John Burress of Orlando, FL; brother: John (Rheta) Smith of Jacksonville, IL; sister: Mary Louise Doolin of Jacksonville, IL; ten grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, one great grandson and one great-great grandson.
The family would like to express a special thanks to Dr. Goetter, Dr. Esparaz, Dr. Raycraft and all the staff at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel
"A Life Celebration Home"

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